 It's a good way to describe progressive sanctification. We know what's coming in the future. We know what he's done for us the moment he saved us. But in this sinful flesh, we're working towards unto perfection. Now, you're not going to get there, but that doesn't mean you don't work towards that end. This deals with our Christian life as we grow closer. And you notice it's a work that God does. As it says in verse 24, faithful is he that calleth you who also do it. The strength that's needed for this is what God does. You think of Zechariah 4, 6, not by might nor by power, but by my spirit saying,